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Columbia Association's Summer Bucket List
Earlier in May, Patch asked readers to submit Howard County Bucket List ideas. Recently the Columbia Association provided their list of 19 things to do in Columbia this summer.
Summer may not officially begin until June 20, but anyone that spent any time outside over Memorial Day Weekend, knows for all intents and purposes, summer is here. Recently we asked readers to and the Columbia Association replied with a list of 19 summertime events for residents to try:
1. Summer Lunchtime Concerts
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Take a break from your busy day and listen to music during lunchtime at Columbia Association’s Lakefront Wednesdays.
Wednesdays in May and June 12–2 p.m.
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Downtown , off of Little Patuxent Parkway
Admission and Parking: Free
Info: Columbia Association Events
For a schedule of performers, please visit the Lunchtime Concerts or call 410-715-3104.
2. Lakefront Movies
Enjoy a night at the movies; take the family to watch movies at Columbia Association’s Summer Lakefront Festivals. Mondays and Fridays from Jun 18 – Aug 24. All films are rated (G) unlessotherwise noted.
Fridays and Saturdays from Aug 24 – Sep 15 Dusk (8:30p.m.) Downtown Columbia Lakefront, off of Little Patuxent Parkway
Admission and Parking: Free
Rain Cancellation: 410-715-3127
No glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted.
3. Evening Picnic Concerts
Pack a picnic; grab your loved ones for an evening of music at Columbia Association’s Summer Lakefront Festival.
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Jun 19 – Aug 19, 8p.m. (Sun, 6:30 p.m.)
Downtown Columbia Lakefront, off of Little Patuxent Parkway
Admission and Parking: Free
Info: 410-715-3161, www.lakefrontfestival.com
Rain Cancellation: 410-715-312720
4. Dancing Under the People Tree
Learn new dance steps at Columbia Association’s Summer Lakefront Festival: Dancin’ Under The People Tree.
Fridays, Jun 22 – Sep 14 6:30–8 p.m.
Downtown Columbia Lakefront, off of Little Patuxent Parkway
Admission and Parking: Free
Info: 410-715-3161 or visit www.lakefrontfestival.com
Rain Cancellation: 410-715-3127
5. Columbia's 45th Birthday Celelbration
Celebrate Columbia’s 45th Birthday. Enjoy music, entertainment, food, community booths, children’s activities and Columbia’s traditional birthday cake cutting.
Sat, Jun 23 3-10 p.m.
Downtown Columbia Lakefront, off of Little Patuxent Parkway
Admission and Parking: Free
Info: 410-715-3161 or check out the CA's notification.
6. National Dance Day Celebration
Celebrate National Dance Day while supporting Coalition for a Healthy Maryland.
Sat, Jul 28 12–1 p.m.
, 7080 Deepage Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
Info: National Dance Day
7. Explore the Lakes
Take a stroll around Columbia’s three lakes and Jackson Pond
Info:CA open space website.
8. Volunteer
Give back to the community by becoming a volunteer. Info: 410-715-3172, info@volunteerhoward.org, www.VolunteerHoward.org.
9. Check out Some Art
Attend art exhibits and presentations at .
Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045
Info: 410-730-0075, www.ColumbiaArtCenter.org
10. Learn Pottery and Drawing
Take a class in pottery or learn to draw at Columbia Art Center.
Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045
Info: 410-730-0075, www.ColumbiaArtCenter.org
Please call or visit us Online for a class schedule. Columbia Art Center offers a wide variety of art classes and workshops for people ages five to 115. Some of the classes include drawing, painting, calligraphy, ceramics, culinary arts, digital arts,photography, glass jewelry, mixed media, and much-much more!
11. Join a Book Club
Learn about the culture and history of other countries by joining the International Book Club sponsored by Columbia Association’s International Exchange and Multicultural Programs Department.
Second Wed. of month 7:30–9 p.m. , 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044
Info: Laura Smit, 410-715-3162, Laura.Smit@ColumbiaAssociation.org
12. Take some swings at Columbia SportsPark
Improve your batting average at . Columbia SportsPark is open to the public and has an 18-hole miniature golf course and batting cages.
Columbia Sports Park, 5453 Harpers Farm Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Info: 410-715-3054, www.ColumbiaSportsPark.org
13. Try Skateboarding
Learn to skateboard at Columbia Skate Park.
Columbia Skate Park, 5453 Harpers Farm Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Located immediately adjacent to Columbia SportsPark
Info: 410-715-3054, www.ColumbiaSkatePark.org
14. Explore the Pathways
Take a bike ride and explore Columbia pathways. Enjoy Columbia’s rich scenery filled with flowers, trees, birds, and other wild life while walking or bicycling on more than 93 miles of Columbia’s pathways.
Download an electronic copy of Columbia’s pathways map or pick up a pathways map for a small fee at Columbia’s Membership Service Center located at 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044.
15. Take a dip in one of Columbia's Community Pools
Cool down during the dog days of summer at one of Columbia’s 23 outdoor pools.
Info: www.ColumbiaPools.org
For information about admission rates, locations, hours of operation, rentals, swim teams, andlessons, visit ColumbiaPools.org.
16. Discover Trails and Treasures on BikeAbout
Discover Columbia’s trails and treasures on the BikeAbout. BikeAbout is a popular event drawing several hundred bicyclists annually. The route takes advantage of Columbia’s extensive pathways while uncovering the area’s historic and natural beauty. Signage and guides at key stops make this not only a bike ride, but also a tour that helps area residents discover the history of where they live.
Sat, Sep. 15 9:30 a.m.
Columbia Town Center Lakefront
Info and Registration: 410-715-6781, www.ColumbiaArchives.org
17. Waterslide at SplashDown
Slide, dive, and create memorable family moments at SplashDown. Slide down SplashDown’s two 40-feet high, 360-foot long slides that twirl and swirl swimmers into a swimming pool.
Columbia Swim Center, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
Info: 410-730-7000, SplashDown Website
18. Skate at Supreme
Roll with family and friends at the Skate arena at .
Supreme Sports Club Arena, 7080 Deepage Drive, Columbia, MD 21045Info: 410-381-5355, Ext. 2628, Columbia Skate Arena
19. Go Golfing
Improve your swing at and .
Hobbit’s Glen Golf Course, 11130 Willowbottom Drive, Columbia, MD 21044
Fairway Hills Golf Course, 5100 Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Info: Hobbit’s Glen 410-730-5980, Fairway Hills 410-730-1112, www.columbiafit.org/golf
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